Places to visit near

Chalmeca

Chalmeca is a town in Copán district, Honduras of about 2,008 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 51 churches, 5 forts & heritage and 26 parks. The must-see places are Parque Arqueológico El Puente, Catedral Santa Rosa de Lima and Rio Amarillo.

15.1000° N, 88.6833° WPop. 2,008

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see15
Notable65
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chalmeca

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:33 pm

172 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chalmeca
  2. Laguna de la Ruidosalake · 45 min
  3. Parque Arqueológico El Puenteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cerro Azulviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Rio Amarilloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Catedral Santa Rosa de Limachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Chalmeca
Today’s loopChalmecaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chalmeca?

Parque Arqueológico El Puente (heritage site, about 14 km), Laguna de la Ruidosa (lake, about 22 km), Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Dia Chalmeca, Copan (church, about 1 km), Parque de Chalmeca (park, about 1 km), Catedral Santa Rosa de Lima (church, about 48 km), Rio Amarillo (heritage site, about 52 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chalmeca?

106 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 26 parks, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Chalmeca?

Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Dia Chalmeca, Copan, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Dios, Ministerio Juvenil GE (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Chalmeca?

Parque Arqueológico El Puente, about 14 km by road; El Abra (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chalmeca?

Start in Chalmeca, visit Laguna de la Ruidosa, then Parque Arqueológico El Puente, then Cerro Azul, then Rio Amarillo, then Catedral Santa Rosa de Lima, and drive back — about 172 km by road in all.